Woody Woods

Born and raised in the
inner city of Los Angeles, Woods is an author, and a self-taught composer,
conductor, lyricist and pianist. Blessed with the opportunity to conduct Parade of the Chariots, from the movie,
Ben Hur, during his final year in Junior High School, Woods became hooked on
directing bands, choir s and orchestras. He also had one of his original
arrangements performed by the school Jazz Band that year. Thus, the fire was
lit, and there was no putting it out.

Woods was originally a woodwind player specializing in tenor sax, flute and
clarinet. He began to take the piano seriously when the pianist in his high
school Jazz ensemble (The Jazz Executives) joined another band. Since the band
could not play without a pianist, Woods starting playing the piano and never
did get back to any of his woodwinds.

Today, Woods has turned his
time and talent toward sharing his thoughts and feelings with the world in form
prose & poetry. In addition, he is directing and producing several video
projects that feature his music and poetry. He now resides in Las Vegas, and
performs around the world.